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NRC Bests of the Year run and new shoes 👟

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As the weather has been so awful and doesn’t look like getting better any time soon, I decided to push the boat out and get myself some trail shoes, so these little beauties arrived this morning 😍

Of course I had to try them out, so, before the storm arrives, I put on the NRC Bests of the Year 40 minute run and headed out. The shoes are like bouncing on springs but I think I must have sleepwalked through the last year, as I didn’t have an answer for many of the questions 😲 Best news this year was easy - development of effective vaccines. Also, while not a best as such, lesson learned - never again take family and friends for granted or underestimate their power to keep you going when you’ve had enough, even from a distance. A bit soppy for me, but thank you to all VRBs for your part in my year and hopefully next year I will have some answers to those questions!

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Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runGraduate10

Love the shoes, ... and you too x

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

😊😘

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Don’t step on my blue trail shoes. We know a song about that. Feeling blue? Go for a run. Lovely new shoes. How did you know they would fit?

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Yep, running has been a lifeline 🏃‍♀️ I took a bit of a gamble, but I have Hoka road shoes, so hoped they’d be ok. Slight pressure on the outside of my right foot, which I guess is down to them being more neutral, but not serious

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I tried very hard to buy the same Karrimors again, but being as Karrimor is owned by Sports Direct, i got something completely different to what I’d ordered. Such a shame, I love those shoes.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Oh, what a disappointment ☹️

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acountrycabbage60minGraduate

Ooh, beauties. I’ve been eyeing up trail shoes as well. I take it they’ll just generally handle puddles and mud better than regular running shoes?

Enjoy them 😃

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage

That’s what I thought and various VRBs have sung their praises. Their soles say ‘mega grip’ on them so 🤞🏻 Even though I mostly run on country roads, I’m sure they’ll be better

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acountrycabbage60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961

They sound ideal. Same, I’m mainly country lanes which can get very muddy/slippy and my Brooks are awful in those conditions. The tiniest of puddles and my feet are drenched.

There are some amazing forested trail routes near me that I’d like to try with appropriate footwear 😃👌🏼

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Tasha99Graduate10

Speedgoats?

Love love love mine!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99

Yep 👍 It was partly down to you being so positive about yours that I decided to try them. Splashed out on the newest model too 😬

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Tasha99Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

They’re so bouncy aren’t they! I think BC has them too Xx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Ooo very jealous of those shoes, they will give you many happy miles Yes, vaccine is best news and missing family and friends, but phones and video calling is wonderful,

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

They look fab-U-lous - what a colour!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Snazzeroo Sandie! I love the blue. 😍 I simply wouldn’t be able to run without my trail shoes at the moment. I hope you’ll get many happy muddy miles out of yours! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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CouchphoenixGraduate10

Very smart pair of trail shoes, something I’ve never owned 🤔 nice thick soles to cushion the impact 👍

Not soppy at all, a sentiment I totally agree with x

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

They really are bouncy. I felt a bit Tiggerish 😂 Equally, they were definitely more grippy

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

When do we see them with mud on? 😁

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Katnap

Trying not to get them dirty 😂😂 Suspect tomorrow may scupper that though 😩

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Dexy5Graduate10

Trail shoes are great for this time of year Sandie. Mine aren’t waterproof but feet don’t seem to get cold. I keep one pair of socks for trail running as they do get filthy in muddy puddles.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

I don’t think they are waterproof, but they didn’t seem to let in as much water when I was paddling through puddles this morning. I have white socks to go with capris but black with the long leggings. Definitely wash better!

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Bike_and_RunGraduate10

Nice shoes. Awwww, I want something new and shiny now. But the long haul of a tight January caused by an earlier December pay and a late January one is very making my bank manager very nervous about splashing out right now.

I love the NRC guided runs. Haven't done the bests run yet, maybe I will later in the week, but I suspect I'll be in a similar situation as you - unable to answer most of the questions.

Happy Running

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Bike_and_Run

Advantage of being retired - the pension arrives on the same day each month and, to be honest, this Xmas was rather cheaper than usual with no visitors ☹️

It really was quite sobering to not be able to recall many high points of the year. Perhaps not surprising, but could’ve tried harder I think

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